Injury count stays at six: Cornerbacks Charles Tillman (ankle) and Nathan Vasher (groin), defensive tackle Tommie Harris (knee), linebacker Lance Briggs (hamstring), tackle Fred Miller (knee) and guard Ruben Brown (ankle) were held out of practice Thursday.
The same six Bears missed Wednesday’s practice. Tillman are Vasher are definitely out for Sunday’s game at [...]
Brian Griese will start at quarterback for the Bears Sunday at Detroit. Head coach Lovie Smith confirmed the move after practice yesterday. The Bears were 1-and-2 with Rex Grossman under center this season. Grossman completed 47-of-89 passes for 500 yards and one touchdown in the first three games. He was also picked off six times [...]
The Bears’ anemic offense was again very evident in last night’s 34-10 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Rex Grossman continued to struggle, completing 15-of-32 passes for 195 with no touchdowns and three interceptions. His quarterback rating was 27.5. Cedric Benson also had a rough night, amassing 46 yards on 16 rushes with a touchdown and [...]
In the third edition of BEARS Blitz, BEARSgab.com Editor/Writer Russ Loede previews the Sunday Nite Marquee Battle between Chicago and Dallas. As Russ gives you insight of this “Make or Break” showdown, you can hear him inform you about the 5-star match-up of CB Charles Tillman vs. WR Terrell Owens, All-Pro Tommie Harris [...]
Five Bears were held out of practice Wednesday: Alex Brown (ankle), Ruben Brown (shoulder), Tommie Harris (hamstring), Olin Kreutz (ankle) and Ricky Manning Jr. (back).
Punter Brad Maynard had limited participation coming back from a groin injury.
Lovie Smith said all the players held out Wednesday will be back for today’s practice and certainly ready for Sunday [...]
Just got back from the Late Nite show with Leno (it went well, for those at home asking) and on the ride back (private jet) I was working on this piece and I’m sure it will keep all of you informed of why Chicago will come away victorious. The bandwagon is not as full as [...]
I will be releasing my third edition of the BEARS Blitz to all of you Bears fans and NFL fanatics later this week (I know you have been waiting to hear another entertaining episode), but for right now here’s the 5 reason Dallas will win this showdown Sunday Nite at Chicago in Soldier Field. This [...]
As one would expect, the local and national media has reamed Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith about their underachieving quarterback Rex Grossman. And as has been the case lately, Smith is asking for patience regarding Grossman. Smith, as his nature would dictate, will not publicly say this, but he and more than likely the [...]
Chicago Bears (1-1) will be at home this Sunday Nite on NBC against the Dallas Cowboys (2-0) and it will be a big game for both squads. This evenly-matched contest will be a test for both teams and should come to the wire, and whoever wins will take the #1 spot atop the weak [...]
Devin Hester continued to dazzle the football world yesterday as the Bears doubled-up the Kansas City Chiefs 20-10 yesterday in the first game of the season at Soldier Field. Hester returned a punt 73 yards for a touchdown and set-up a field goal with a 31-yard return. The second-year pro also found the end zone [...]
